In the beginning was the Word ...
Scriptures: Genesis 3 (Adam and Eve’s sin)
The Battle is on!
Tug A War
Did you ever play tug a war as a child; where you have two equal numbered teams. Each team grabs hold of the rope on opposite ends. Each team tugs hard on the rope until the stronger team pulls the weaker team over to their side. This is called tug a war it is a game that has been around for a long time. Although it may not have had an official name, and not considered a game, it has really been around longer than we realize. Let’s look at it in another way.
Genesis 3 (Adam and Eve’s sin)
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, satan was cast down to the earth and the battle between good and evil began. Adam and Eve being the first people to be deceived by satan causing them to sin. They crossed over the line. This was the first earthly tug a war the teams were not exactly equal. As we read through the bible we will find many more tug a wars, which could also be referred to as spiritual warfare. We know who the enemy is so it seems like the battle would be is a little easier. But unlike in a game where fairness is necessary, and rules are applied, satan does not play fair. The bible is also very clear who wins the battle in the end, but not everyone reads the bible.
It’s not by might
Not by power
But by my Spirit says the Lord!
So whose team are you on? Ever feel like you are on the wrong side. In this season we will take a closer look, you just may find you have been in the wrong battle, on the wrong side, or just being worn out by your own sin. Did you ever play tug a war as a child; where you have two equal numbered teams. Each team grabs hold of the rope on opposite ends. Each team tugs hard on the rope until the stronger team pulls the weaker team over to their side. This is called tug a war it is a game that has been around for a long time. Although it may not have had an official name, and not considered a game, it has really been around longer than we realize. Let’s look at it in another way.
Genesis 3 (Adam and Eve’s sin)
In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, satan was cast down to the earth and the battle between good and evil began. Adam and Eve being the first people to be deceived by satan causing them to sin. They crossed over the line. This was the first earthly tug a war the teams were not exactly equal. As we read through the bible we will find many more tug a wars, which could also be referred to as spiritual warfare. We know who the enemy is so it seems like the battle would be is a little easier. But unlike in a game where fairness is necessary, and rules are applied, satan does not play fair. The bible is also very clear who wins the battle in the end, but not everyone reads the bible.
As you go forward in the Tug A War of life
Call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved
Let’s Pray: Father God, help us as we lean on you to pull us through. We cannot do it with our own strength. As we come to you with our weaknesses we know through your Son we will be made strong with the Word, which brings us the teachings of the gospel. We call upon your name now with the promise from you for everlasting life through your son Jesus Christ. In Jesus Name Amen!
A Candy for All Seasons
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